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22 October 2026, 9:14 am
Namasale Technical Institute appeals for more government Teachers
By Odur Alphonce and Sarah Ejang The Principal of Namasale Technical Institute, Canon Ogwal Moses Owiny, has appealed to the government to deploy more teaching staff to the institution. Currently, the institute has thirteen teachers on the government payroll, while…
21 October 2026, 9:28 pm
Oyam North MP Fulfills Campaign Pledge With Solar Donation To Itubara Primary Sc…
By Eman Yonah Oruk The Member of Parliament for Oyam North Constituency, Hon. Eunice Apio Otuku, has honored her campaign commitment made at Abok by donating a complete solar power system to Itubara Primary School. The package, which includes a…
21 October 2026, 1:23 pm
Victoria University chancellor urges graduates to embrace technology and avoid d…
By Annet Nakato Victoria University Chancellor Prof. John Opuda-Asibo has urged university graduates to make wise financial decisions, trust in God and use their education to create opportunities in a world that increasingly relies on technology. He made the call…
21 October 2026, 9:15 am
UNEB labels Lira City an examination malpractice hotspot
By Winnie Auma The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reportedly identified Lira City as a hotspot for examination malpractice, prompting education authorities to tighten supervision ahead of the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). Patrick Olwit, the national chairperson of…
20 October 2026, 8:03 pm
Victoria University graduates urged to use AI and create jobs
By Ronald Ssemagonja Victoria University Chancellor Prof. John Opuda-Asibo has urged graduates to avoid unnecessary debt, put God first in whatever they do, and use their knowledge and skills to succeed in a technology-driven world. He made the remarks during…
20 October 2026, 6:05 pm
Arwotcek residents demand answers over missing UGX 3.5 billion seed school
By Sarah Ejang Community leaders and residents of Arwotcek Sub-county are demanding accountability following the demolition of their existing community school to make way for a government seed school that has never been constructed. The demand followed an emotional stakeholder…
19 October 2026, 7:32 pm
UNEB reports smooth start to UCE exams, investigates suspected malpractices
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reported a generally smooth start to the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, despite a few incidents recorded during the first week. UNEB spokesperson Jennifer Kalule Musamba made the remarks…
19 October 2026, 7:24 pm
Victoria University calls for AI integration as it graduates students
By Ronald Ssemagonja Victoria University has commenced its two-day graduation ceremony at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, with university leaders calling for greater integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education. The university’s 10th graduation ceremony comes as the institution marks…
19 October 2026, 5:57 pm
Why three Alebtong headteachers were arrested over 2,850 ‘ghost pupils’
By Admin Alebtong – Security agencies in Alebtong District have arrested three primary school headteachers for allegedly inflating enrolment figures by nearly 2,850 non-existent learners to unlawfully obtain central government capitation grants. The suspects, arrested during a joint security operation…
19 October 2026, 4:36 pm
Light Vocational’s John Collins Matte wins Lira City UNSA presidency
By Isaac Erick Odongo Lira City — John Collins Matte of Light Vocational Secondary School has been elected president of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) Lira City branch following a closely contested electoral convention held at Railways Seeds SS.…